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Barry Nears Landfall in Eastern Mexico as Flossie Strengthens Offshore

Forecasters warn that up to 10 inches of rain poses a significant flood risk in southeastern Mexico.

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This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Barry
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Tropical Depression Two is expected to strengthen to Tropical Storm Barry on Sunday, before making landfall on the Gulf Coast of Mexico Sunday evening. Image via GOES-19 satellite.

Overview

  • Barry has sustained winds near 40 mph under a tropical storm warning as it approaches landfall near Tampico tonight
  • Heavy rainfall of 3 to 6 inches, with isolated totals up to 10 inches across Veracruz, San Luis Potosí and Tamaulipas, raises flood and mudslide concerns through Monday
  • Tropical Storm Flossie has formed off Mexico’s southwest coast with 40 mph winds and is forecast to become a hurricane by Tuesday while remaining over open Pacific waters
  • The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a separate low-pressure area off Florida’s coast with a 20% chance of tropical development over the next seven days
  • NOAA projects an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season with 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes and up to 5 major hurricanes